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  • to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty //he has yet to designate his successor as head of the firm
    Synonyms
    appoint assign attach commission constitute detail name nominate place
    Related Words
    authorize delegate depute deputize
    anoint consecrate create inaugurate induct install instate institute invest make ordain
    crown enthrone throne
    choose destine draft elect handpick select single (out) vote (in)
    Near Antonyms
    blackball depose dethrone displace eject evict oust overthrow remove throw out uncrown unmake unseat
    Antonyms
    discharge dismiss expel fire
  • to give a name to //he was designated “Air Jordan” by his fans
    Synonyms
    baptize call christen clepe [archaic] denominate dub entitle label name nominate style term title
    Related Words
    brand stigmatize tag
    denote specify
    miscall misname mistitle
    code-name nickname
    rechristen relabel rename
    surname
    • de​sir​able
    adjective
    de·​sir·​able
    di-ˈzī-rə-bəl

    Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

    • having pleasing qualities or properties attractive //"Mr. Darcy, you must allow me to present this young lady to you as a very desirable partner." — Jane Austen //a house in a highly desirable location
      specifically sexually attractive
    • worth seeking or doing as advantageous, beneficial, or wise advisable //desirable legislation
    noun

    Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

    • a person or thing that merits or attracts favorable attention and consideration one that is desirable
    Other Words
    Adjective
    • de​sir​able​ness noun
    • de​sir​ably di-ˈzī-rə-blē adverb
    Synonyms & Antonyms
    Synonyms: Adjective
    bodacious dishy hot luscious sexy toothsome
    Examples
    Adjective
    • //The house is in a highly desirable location.
    • //The new stove has many desirable features.
    • //the qualities that make a desirable business partner
    • //The experiment did not achieve a desirable result.
    • //a beautiful and desirable woman
    First Known Use
    Adjective
    14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    Noun
    1645, in the meaning defined above
    History and Etymology
    Adjective
    — see desire entry 1
    Noun
    — see desire entry 1
    desirable
    adjective

    Synonyms

    de​sir​able
    adjective
    de·​sir·​able
    di-ˈzī-rə-bəl

    Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

    • having pleasing qualities or properties attractive //"Mr. Darcy, you must allow me to present this young lady to you as a very desirable partner." — Jane Austen //a house in a highly desirable location
      specifically sexually attractive
    • worth seeking or doing as advantageous, beneficial, or wise advisable //desirable legislation
    noun

    Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

    • a person or thing that merits or attracts favorable attention and consideration one that is desirable
    Other Words
    Adjective
    • de​sir​able​ness noun
    • de​sir​ably di-ˈzī-rə-blē adverb
    Synonyms & Antonyms
    Synonyms: Adjective
    bodacious dishy hot luscious sexy toothsome
    Examples
    Adjective
    • //The house is in a highly desirable location.
    • //The new stove has many desirable features.
    • //the qualities that make a desirable business partner
    • //The experiment did not achieve a desirable result.
    • //a beautiful and desirable woman
    First Known Use
    Adjective
    14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    Noun
    1645, in the meaning defined above
    History and Etymology
    Adjective
    — see desire entry 1
    Noun
    — see desire entry 1
    desirable
    adjective

    Synonyms

    de​sir​able
    adjective
    de·​sir·​able
    di-ˈzī-rə-bəl

    Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

    • having pleasing qualities or properties attractive //"Mr. Darcy, you must allow me to present this young lady to you as a very desirable partner." — Jane Austen //a house in a highly desirable location
      specifically sexually attractive
    • worth seeking or doing as advantageous, beneficial, or wise advisable //desirable legislation
    noun

    Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

    • a person or thing that merits or attracts favorable attention and consideration one that is desirable
    Other Words
    Adjective
    • de​sir​able​ness noun
    • de​sir​ably di-ˈzī-rə-blē adverb
    Synonyms & Antonyms
    Synonyms: Adjective
    bodacious dishy hot luscious sexy toothsome
    Examples
    Adjective
    • //The house is in a highly desirable location.
    • //The new stove has many desirable features.
    • //the qualities that make a desirable business partner
    • //The experiment did not achieve a desirable result.
    • //a beautiful and desirable woman
    First Known Use
    Adjective
    14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    Noun
    1645, in the meaning defined above
    History and Etymology
    Adjective
    — see desire entry 1
    Noun
    — see desire entry 1
    desirable
    adjective

    Synonyms

    de​sir​able
    adjective
    de·​sir·​able
    di-ˈzī-rə-bəl

    Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

    • having pleasing qualities or properties attractive //"Mr. Darcy, you must allow me to present this young lady to you as a very desirable partner." — Jane Austen //a house in a highly desirable location
      specifically sexually attractive
    • worth seeking or doing as advantageous, beneficial, or wise advisable //desirable legislation
    noun

    Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

    • a person or thing that merits or attracts favorable attention and consideration one that is desirable
    Other Words
    Adjective
    • de​sir​able​ness noun
    • de​sir​ably di-ˈzī-rə-blē adverb
    Synonyms & Antonyms
    Synonyms: Adjective
    bodacious dishy hot luscious sexy toothsome
    Examples
    Adjective
    • //The house is in a highly desirable location.
    • //The new stove has many desirable features.
    • //the qualities that make a desirable business partner
    • //The experiment did not achieve a desirable result.
    • //a beautiful and desirable woman
    First Known Use
    Adjective
    14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    Noun
    1645, in the meaning defined above
    History and Etymology
    Adjective
    — see desire entry 1
    Noun
    — see desire entry 1
    desirable
    adjective

    Synonyms

    • sexually attractive //the desirable young stars of a television reality show
      Synonyms
      bodacious dishy hot luscious sexy toothsome
      Related Words
      foxy nubile
      hunky studly [slang]
      alluring seductive